The Missouri Department of Transportation issued a statewide winter weather advisory Saturday asking drivers to avoid travel.
The advisory for reduced travel was issued just after 5 p.m. Officials said freezing drizzle caused slick roadways across the state.
MoDOT asked that drivers avoid travel through overnight Saturday if possible.
“With rapidly plummeting temperatures on Saturday across Missouri, we expect flash freezing situations on Missouri highways starting mid-morning Saturday and into the evening,” MoDOT State Maintenance Engineer Becky Allmeroth said in a release. “Pavements will change from wet to ice in an instant, and our road treatment chemicals are not as affective in the extreme cold. We advise everyone to consider avoiding travel.”
If you must travel please allow extra time to arrive at your destination.
